Hey all,
I wonder, have you a methodology for organizing your samples collection? A naming convention, folder structure, whatever? My collection is growing every day with new loops created by myself, field recordings, etc, and I feel it's time to deal with it. I've been trying to find something like that on the net, with no luck!
Any suggestions/ideas? Let's discuss!
Thanks a lot!!!
Methodology for organizing samples collection?
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tomperson
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Methodology for organizing samples collection?
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chrysalis33rpm
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bump...
I am torn between organizing by Live set (so that all files are in appropriate folder, but you have to duplicate files if you want to use them in more than one place and respect your organizational system) and organizing in general categories, like, the Rollling Stones, Animal Noises, Percussion, etc. At present I do both which is not very effective.
a very important question which i am struggling with...so bump...
a very important question which i am struggling with...so bump...
I have mine broken up by drums (hits[type of one hit] and loops [ genre,bpm]
I also have a section of specific sample cds I have that I like to keep together. I find it pretty easy to search through the Live browser just by clicking on say just drums. The rest are also broken down by instrument and then whether it is a hit or loop and then bpm.
I also have a section of specific sample cds I have that I like to keep together. I find it pretty easy to search through the Live browser just by clicking on say just drums. The rest are also broken down by instrument and then whether it is a hit or loop and then bpm.
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I have a very technical way of naming my audio files.
By looking at the file name, I know if it is a loop, single hit, melody line, vocal (spoken or sung), texture, etc. Also, my naming convention tells me the type/genre of audio.
e.g.
DB001234.aif is drum & bass loop # 1234
BD001234.aif is a single bass drum hit #1234
HL001234.aif is a house loop, RG001234.aif is a reggae loop.
HP001234.aif is a hip hop loop, HH001234 is a single hi-hat hit.
SL001234.aif is a synth line, SD001234.aif is a single snare drum hit.
I don't seperate by BPM because that is not important to me. Sounds are assigned in sequential order as I make/get them.
I have folders that indicate if the sounds are loop,hits,synths, etc.
I do spend time going through sounds but I don't mind looking through my own library. I've tried using "creative" names like BusyHouseLoop.aif or BeefyKick.aif and sounds end up all over the place.
Spend some time coming up with a naming convention for your sounds and in the end, it saves you time when you are browsing through folders and you don't have to think up a clever name when the sound is generated.
Also you can do a file search for 'BD' and get all the bass drum I have on hand. I think you get the point.
Good luck finding a convention.
Regards,
CMcG37
By looking at the file name, I know if it is a loop, single hit, melody line, vocal (spoken or sung), texture, etc. Also, my naming convention tells me the type/genre of audio.
e.g.
DB001234.aif is drum & bass loop # 1234
BD001234.aif is a single bass drum hit #1234
HL001234.aif is a house loop, RG001234.aif is a reggae loop.
HP001234.aif is a hip hop loop, HH001234 is a single hi-hat hit.
SL001234.aif is a synth line, SD001234.aif is a single snare drum hit.
I don't seperate by BPM because that is not important to me. Sounds are assigned in sequential order as I make/get them.
I have folders that indicate if the sounds are loop,hits,synths, etc.
I do spend time going through sounds but I don't mind looking through my own library. I've tried using "creative" names like BusyHouseLoop.aif or BeefyKick.aif and sounds end up all over the place.
Spend some time coming up with a naming convention for your sounds and in the end, it saves you time when you are browsing through folders and you don't have to think up a clever name when the sound is generated.
Also you can do a file search for 'BD' and get all the bass drum I have on hand. I think you get the point.
Good luck finding a convention.
Regards,
CMcG37
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muthafunka
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Yeah,
this is something I have spent serious amounts of time thinking about.
What I have created is a file hierarchy system. All of my files are named via a number based system.
I number my files based upon numbers
i.e.
1_7_4_#001.wav Now this relates to a specific sound within my collection.
What I will do is complete compiling my folder system and attempt to upload this setup so others can see what I have setup. This may take me some time to post, since I am still in the process of the changing to this system, so I am still refining.
The scary thing is that I will need to go thru the masses of info on my computer and order my stuff. Quite a scary task, but I know it will be easy the sooner I do it.
Will be curious on what others are doing tho.
Delicious.
this is something I have spent serious amounts of time thinking about.
What I have created is a file hierarchy system. All of my files are named via a number based system.
I number my files based upon numbers
i.e.
1_7_4_#001.wav Now this relates to a specific sound within my collection.
What I will do is complete compiling my folder system and attempt to upload this setup so others can see what I have setup. This may take me some time to post, since I am still in the process of the changing to this system, so I am still refining.
The scary thing is that I will need to go thru the masses of info on my computer and order my stuff. Quite a scary task, but I know it will be easy the sooner I do it.
Will be curious on what others are doing tho.
Delicious.
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tomperson
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By the way, I found the following freeware:
http://www.geocities.com/samplecatalog/
http://www.loophorse.com/
Enjoy
http://www.geocities.com/samplecatalog/
http://www.loophorse.com/
Enjoy
Turn up the radio. Turn up the tape machine. Look into the sunset up ahead. Roll the windows down for a better taste of the cool desert wind. Ah yes. This is what it's all about. Total control now.